Wearable Tech 7: Circuit Chic


Boxer shorts
Dubbed Population Control 2.0 by designer Emiko-o, these boxer shorts remind us about continual laptop use being linked to male infertility.
Vintage tie pin
Betsy Berberian uses circuit boards and brass to make vintage tie pins.
Battery powered dress
35 circuit boards create a wearable musical instrument which create sounds through copper plates on wearers fingers. Designer Nicky Assmann
Circuit board heels
By Steven Rodrig. I don't think I'd consider slipping my feet into these at all. Stylish but ouch.
Wearable Tech 4: Clever Clothing
Circuit board tie
Printed Circuit Board tie with pattern printed onto the tie fabric and flashing LED lights.
Wearable Tech 4: Clever Clothing
'Groovy Garbage' bracelet
Made from recycled circuit board, smoothed and given a matte varnish finish.
Data Sandals
Made from motherboards, ribbon wire and electronic components. A work of art rather than a must wear fashion item.
Geek earrings
Identity circuit boards, hard drive head propulsion armatures, circuit earrings designed for the hostile environment of outer space, or a circa 1950 missile guidance system.
Sneakers
Weighing 15lbs, you probably won't be doing much sneaking around in these shoes. Made by junk metal artist Gabriel Dishaw out of computers and typewriters.
Clock
From salvaged parts of a Mac. Other recycled Mac items include jewellery and accessories.
Digital Hat
Velvet, leather and cotton with circuit board pattern and electronics. Hand sewn